Field Service Technician

About the role

Vallourec is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to deliver on‑site inspection and make‑up services for OCTG and Corrosion‑Resistant‑Alloy (CRA) tubing. The role supports oil‑and‑gas drilling, casing and completion operations, ensuring that VAM connections and related components meet the company’s quality and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Perform job‑card tasks such as OCTG pipe preparation, visual thread inspection, VAM connection make‑up supervision and pipe handling at onshore sites or rigs.
• Conduct VAM field‑service inspections following VAM procedures, running books and customer‑specific instructions.
• Prepare and issue timely customer inspection reports and update the VAM online database with job data.
• Obtain signed service field tickets and ensure compliance with all company policies, including safety, ethics and environmental standards.
• Respond to technical queries on VAM connections and authorize acceptance or rejection of joint make‑up.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of experience working with OCTG and CRA materials.
• Proactive attitude toward competency assessments and VFP examinations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure on diverse job sites.

Required skills

• OCTG pipe preparation and visual thread inspection.
• VAM connection make‑up and supervision.
• Pipe handling and accessories inspection.
• VAM field‑service inspection procedures.
• Report writing and use of Microsoft Word, Excel, email and internet.
• VFP exam preparation.